Caroline

What’s the best part of life after 40?

The best part? You stop performing for everyone else. You know what you like, who you are, and what you won't tolerate. You say no without guilt, laugh at yourself freely, and realize that taking life easy isn't lazy—it's earned wisdom. The magic isn't having it all together; it's not caring that you don't.

What makes you feel fabulous?

I dance in my kitchen, sing off-key, and drink wine on weekdays without excuses. I'm funny, calm, caring, and adventurous—sometimes the life of the party, sometimes happily hiding from it. What makes me fabulous? I've learned to take life easy. I laugh at myself, chase sunshine, and stopped pretending to have it all figured out. I cook with passion, love with depth, and live with the kind of freedom that only comes after 40. I'm fabulous because I'm finally, unapologetically me.

What would you do with $40,000?

First, I'm chasing sunshine—escaping to somewhere warm where I can recharge my soul and remember what ease feels like. Then I'm building my joy room at home, a space that's purely mine for singing, dancing, creating, and being. I'd invest in voice lessons because life's too short not to sing louder and better. And finally? I'd give back to orphans and those who need it most—because being fabulous means lifting others up too. $40,000 buys freedom, joy, growth, and the chance to make someone else'